Thy kingdom come.
_What is meant by this Petition?_
_Ans._ The kingdom of God comes indeed of itself, without our prayer;
but we pray in this petition that it may come unto us also.
_When is this effected?_
_Ans._ When our Heavenly Father gives us His Holy Spirit, so that by His
grace we believe His holy Word, and live a godly life here on earth, and
in heaven for ever.
THIRD PETITION.
Thy will be done on earth, as it is in heaven.
_What is meant by this Petition?_
_Ans._ The good and gracious will of God is done indeed without our
prayer; but we pray in this petition that it may be done by us also.
_When is this effected?_
_Ans._ When God frustrates and brings to naught every evil counsel and
purpose, which would hinder us from hallowing the Name of God, and
prevent His kingdom from coming to us, such as the will of the devil, of
the world, and of our own flesh; and when He strengthens us, and keeps
us steadfast in His Word, and in the faith, even unto our end. This is
His gracious and good will.
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